Would this MR2 be an IT car?

[xkaupx]

I'm new to IT racing and am looking to possibly pick up a car and go racing this year. One car I have my eyes on is an 86 MR2. It hasn't been classed in IT, but ran in GT-3 class under COMMA at the Hallett, OK track.
I have been searching around trying to get more details on the COMMA GT-3 class to see what that parallels with in SCCA.

From the COMMA rule book: "COMMA operates cars in
two broad categories: closed and open wheel. The Closed-wheel classes are:
GT1, GT2, GT3, Production Stock A (PA), Production Stock Super (PS),
SpecMiata (SM)"
I have found some people run IT cars in their GT-3 class, but not sure if it works the other way.

The seller bought this car already race prepared and it was reliable. They haven't had to put a new motor in or anything, but they do know that the motor has been replaced before. It has a few bolt ons, but nothing that seems out of place for an IT car to my knowledge.

I like the MR2 platform, and it seems to be a reliable racer. I don't want to have to spend a whole lot of money on it though to get it into IT.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[tnord]

it looks like the dash has been replaced, not a legal modification for IT.

if you're not set on this particular car, i'm local to you and can help you find one.

email me anytime; [email protected]

[xkaupx]

Good catch on the dash. That could be just the tip of the iceberg for all I know. I have yet to find COMMA GT-3 specs, so I have no idea what they allow.
I am not set on a particular vehicle (though I do think an MR2 would be fun). I would prefer rear wheel drive, but to get started I am mostly looking for something that is pretty solid that has available parts.

[tnord]

how much are you looking to spend on a car and per season?

are you opposed to miatas? there's a decent BMW down here in KC for sale too.

[xkaupx]

I would be fine with a Miata or BMW, but they seem to be out of my price range. Right now I'm looking at around $3000. I also don't have a trailer yet. So car and trailer $4000-4500 total if possible. I originally didn't think that I would be able to get a car this year, but cars have been popping up that are in my price range.

[tnord]

That's not very much, but you're right, there are cars out there for that.

I'd suggest adding first gen rx-7s to your search list. I'll keep an eye out.